Children with a TMJ disorder?

1 October 2019
by Breeze Dental

What is the treatment for children with a TMJ disorder?

Whilst not common, children can develop a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder which means a malfunction in the jaw joint or muscles. This can cause pain in the teeth and your child should see a dentist as soon as possible. If diagnosed as TMJ disorder, courses of action are:

– A special TMJ device known as a TMJ splint or mouthguard

– Specialist orthodontal treatment

– Surgery in special cases

”Surgery is typically only considered as a last resort but may be needed if your child has a severe bite problem or a jaw injury.”

There is more information on TMJ, its causes, symptoms, and treatments in this article, click here